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Monday, September 25, 2006

Sometimes Life Sucks

If you heard a sucking sound from the north today, it may have been my day you were hearing. The best thing I can say about today, is that it was a day off work! It started with my fancy-dancy buget breaking dishwasher not working. I Called Meile, & told the man I'd like them to take it back & give me my money back, so I can buy a Maytag! It's the 3rd time in less than a year that this machine has quit working.

THen I tried to make my 2 stars for Debra's Quilt of Valor. Well I've never claimed to be a piecer. There is a reason I don't like piecing. It's because I SUCK at it! I managed to mess up 3 blocks before I got one that I'm not completely ashamed to send.

The first completed will go into a quilt for this little bear, to be donated in November for the Teddy Bear Tea, that will go for gifts for kids in the community here. It ended up a little short, & the points weren't very good, but I figure the teddy bear won't care.

These next 2, well a picture is worth a 1000 words........none of them good! The last, well it's not perfect, but it's ok, so I guess this will be it. I've run out of time, & can't do another.The worst part of the day though, came while I was trying to finish these. My dear sister, & best friend, Melodie, otherwise known as Em, called me to say her breast cancer has come back. That sucks more than I can say. I'm so MAD! She's already been through this once before, in 2002, & then helped my sister-in-law as she was dying from breast cancer, then lost her husband to cancer, all while raising 2 grand daughters (9 & 11), & now she's trying to build a new home, & this happens. She has taken everything in stride, with such grace, I hate that this is happening to her.

18 comments:

All of your blocks are great. I especially like the one you chose because of the way the fabric makes the star look like it is radiating.Wow, your sister has had to suffer a lot of hardship in her life, and I am so sorry she has to go through it all over again. I too will wish you strength and courage and health through this time.

Heh heh......You are so funny Bee! Shelina lied! That 2nd block really does suck! The 3rd one looks great tho! I'm proud of you! Next time you volunteer for a piecing project, let me do it. I'm pretty good at it!

Oh Deb, That's horrid news isn't it.It sure makes your star problem seem insignificant by comparison.I wish your Sister well and I am sure you will be a tower of strength to her. Just be there for her is the best thing you can do.Thinking of you all and sending hugs and strength to help. Alison.

Oh Deb, I am so sorry you and your sister are having to deal with this. There is a lot of cancer among my siblings and last year when it struck twice again (my brother and my sister)I wfelt an anger so deep, so HUGE that it was frightening. But you need to find a way to let it go: beat a tennis racket on the mattress; screetch and yell and scream in the woods. But don't keep it inside.

My Mum had beast cancer twice in her forties, she is now 79 and an amazing woman, my sister has just had her 5 years clear, and I have reached two years since my treatment, so I have some understanding what you are all going through, stay strong. sending very positive vibes to you and your family